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Pahalgam Terror Attack: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday had a telephonic conversation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah after terrorists struck a prime tourist location of Pahalgham in South Kashmir.
At least one person died and twenty others were injured when terrorists came down from the mountain in Baisaran valley and started firing at the tourists.
In a phone call, PM Modi asked Amit Shah to take all suitable measures.
“PM also asked the Union Home Minister to visit the site,” reported PTI quoting government sources.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the death toll is still being ascertained. "This attack is much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years," he said on X.
"I’m shocked beyond belief. This attack on our visitors is an abomination. The perpetrators of this attack are animals, inhuman and worthy of contempt. No words of condemnation are enough. I send my sympathies to the families of the deceased," CM Abdullah said.
"The death toll is still being ascertained so I don't want to get into those details. They will be officially conveyed as the situation becomes clearer. Needless to say this attack is much larger than anything we've seen directed at civilians in recent years," he said.
A doctor at the Pahalgam hospital said 12 injured tourists were admitted at the hospital and the condition of all of them was stable, reported PTI.
Authorities pressed a chopper into service for the evacuation of the injured persons.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday condemned the terror attack in the tourist resort of Pahalgam
"I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. I assure the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished," the LG said in a post on X.
He said he has spoken to the director general of police and other security officials, and that teams of the Army and police have been rushed to the area to launch search operations.
"Directed the district administration and the health officials to provide immediate medical attention to those admitted at Pahalgam. An injured tourist has been evacuated to GMC Anantnag. I pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured," he added.
People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti said such attacks must be denounced.
"I strongly condemn the cowardly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, which tragically killed five and injured several as being reported for now. Such violence is unacceptable and must be denounced," she said in a post on X.
The former chief minister said historically, Kashmir has welcomed tourists warmly, making this rare incident deeply concerning, and called for a thorough investigation.
"A thorough investigation is needed to bring the perpetrators to justice and examine potential security lapses. Ensuring visitor safety is paramount, and steps must be taken to prevent future attacks. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families," she added.
